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The Unexpected of a Traumatic Injury with Tyson Dever

by Teen Life | Jun 19, 2018 | Personal Development, Podcast

In this episode of this series, we are talking to Tyson Dever, author of Trauma is a Team Sport, about life after the unexpected happens. As a young adult, Tyson’s life was forever changed after a distracted driver of a fully-loaded cement truck hit his car. This car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, and changed any plans he had for the future. However, in the midst of this unexpected tragedy comes hope and the fulfillment of lifelong dreams.

Join our conversation with Tyson Dever and his co-author, Sarah Paulk, as we talk about tragedy, recovery, motivation, and the will to thrive.

If you have experienced an injury or traumatic event, or are walking through life with a teen who has a similar experience, this is the podcast for you! We invite you to join our conversation with Tyson Dever.

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Tyson Dever

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Teen Pregnancy with Charlotte Smiley

by Teen Life | Jun 17, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast

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How to help when it comes to teen pregnancy

Charlotte Smiley shares about life as a teen parent and life as a parent of a teen parent.

As a 17-year-old senior in high school, Charlotte found out she was pregnant with her oldest daughter, Morgan. Years down the road, Charlotte found out that Morgan was going to become a teen parent herself when Morgan found out she was pregnant during her sophomore year of college.

With her incredibly unique experience and perspective, Charlotte walks us through the challenges of teenage pregnancy from both sides of the story.

We are so thankful for Charlotte’s wisdom as we talk about choices, family, grace, forgiveness, accountability, and walking through difficult times.

If you have a teen parent or a parent of a teen parent in your life, please listen, share, and let us know what you think! We invite you to join our conversation with Charlotte Smiley.

Wisdom for teens experiencing a teen pregnancy:

Get counseling or therapy if you need it.
Stay in school!
You can do it! There is support out there for you.
Your best is good enough.

For people supporting teen parents:

Offer to help, and keep offering even when they say no!
Be inclusive when you can. It is hard for teen moms to find where they fit and belong.
Show up!
Let them vent without telling them what to do.
Be vulnerable and let them know that you genuinely care about them.

Resources:

If you or someone you know is dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, Pregnancy Help 4 U can help.
If you are someone who works with student-aged parents, reach out to program@teenlife.ngo for more information about our Support Group Curriculum designed for teen parents!
Music: Under the Chandeliers

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